1 C. oats
1 1/4 C. boiling water
1/2 C. shortening
1 C. white sugar
1 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

TOPPING (use on warm cake):
5 tbsp. oleo
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. milk

Mix oats and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes. Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla and add cooled oats with dry ingredients.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Boil topping Ingredients together for 7 minutes. Add 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup nuts.